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Updated June 2026
Risky or dangerous, posing potential harm or injury. Hazardous describes conditions, materials, or situations that present significant threats to safety.
“Hazardous materials must be stored and handled according to strict safety regulations.”
/ˈhæ.zɚ.dɪs/
haz·ard·ous
Three A's and two O's; -OUS ending with HAZ- start
Worth 22 points; H (4pts), Z (10pts), and D (2pts) score excellently
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